Thursday, January 17, 2013

Stay green with solar lights during and after his life

And
long before the lights have gone their brightest day, chances are that you
change the batteries a couple of times and in some devices, including lamps.

You
are good for the environment (and probably pocket) choosing solar energy. The
question: how to stay green when disposing of solar lighting and its
components?

Batteries

All
lights solar rechargeable batteries used in one form or another. Nickel-cadmium
(NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li-Ion) are the most
common, although a few solar lights use rechargeable lead.

While
some chemicals are more dangerous than others, all batteries be disposed of as
hazardous substances. Handle
batteries should be treated the same household chemicals such as thinner,
paint, pesticides / herbicides and drugs, even.

A
growing trend among many landfills to facilities for hazardous goods on a
regular basis.

Bulbs

If
a solar device uses LED lighting, it is likely that by the time the LED is worn,
replace the entire luminaire is the most cost effective solution. There
are exceptions, such as solar street lighting and solar reflectors some great
destiny.

Some
solar lights use halogen or compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), and they do not
contain hazardous substances. While
halogen containing different substances, many of which contain tungsten, all
bulbs contain mercury.

Both
halogen and compact fluorescent lamps, batteries and must be disposed of as
hazardous substances.

Disposal of Old Solar
Lights

Is
it true that the total waste generation factor of solar illumination is greater
than the positive effects on the environment. Often
you can use the batteries and bulbs for placing solar lighting in the regular
trash. During the
last ten years have seen a growing number of abandoned landfills PCs and
laptops, mobile phones and smart, video games, GPS navigation systems, and
small appliances. Some
contain dangerous substances other than batteries.

Many
waste disposal facilities expanded ways to handle electronic waste responsibly.
Many
landfills now have areas dedicated to electronics and appliances, as many of
the components can be recycled.

Do
not be lazy or irresponsible

Perhaps
you think that the disposal of hazardous substances or electronics is a burden
and a few and there will not hurt to make a difference.

It
is also true that, like many people, you sunlamps packaging components or in
newspapers and put them in the regular trash.